Teen cannabis use increased after legalization in Canada, study finds
- Teen cannabis use increased by 26% in Canadian provinces after the legalization of edibles and extracts in October 2019, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
- Use of edibles rose by 43%, raising concerns about youth-friendly forms of cannabis, such as chocolates and candies.
- In Quebec, where the sale of these products was banned, cannabis use among teens remained stable according to the study.
- Neuroscientist Joshua Gowin warned that regular cannabis use in teens increases the risk of developing dependency disorders later in life.
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Teen Cannabis Use Rises in Canada After Edibles Are Legalized
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Study finds rise in teen cannabis use following edibles rollout in Canada
A study found a 26% increase in teen cannabis use in provinces that began selling cannabis edibles and extracts in October 2019. Use of edibles alone jumped 43%, researchers reported April 18 in JAMA Network Open.
The fact that the car keys were handed over to the mother is likely to be the least problem for a 19-year-old. The market editor's police had tested the driver positively for cannabis at the wheel.
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Teen bhang use rises in Canada after edibles are legalized
Teen cannabis use rose significantly in parts of Canada after edibles were legalized, a new study shows. The study found a 26% increase in teen cannabis use in provinces that began selling cannabis edibles and extracts in October 2019. Use of edibles alone jumped 43%, researchers reported April 18 in JAMA Network Open. Cannabis products […]
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